This is not true. They've cracked down on DAS use big time lately.
Not sure how long you've been getting it, but in my experience after doing 3 trips with DAS pre-registering, the questions they ask are not letting one get it easy. I did have someone who denied me because "anxiety doesn't qualify" and ignored the rest even when explaining about triggers in line and totally forgot about neuro issues. One needs to explain exactly what accommodations they need. YMMV but promoting this as easy is bad as it's a never been easy for everyone and it promotes abuse.
This - 100%
They were not this past June. I know of 2 people in the same group who got to the park went to GS said they had anxiety and DAS was received. They both function just fine in real world but apparently Disney is too much for them.
I really don't want to get into a discussion like this without knowing facts. If you saw me IRL you'd guess I was fine. I am not. Currently dealing with a lot of issues in my left lower leg. But to act like they make it easy for all , all the time, especially when discussing pre-registering when you have no first hand reports of this is unhelpful to conversations.
If you need it, then it shouldn't be hard (though the process alone is highly time consuming), but just saying GAD isn't enough. One needs to explain what accommodations and not just plain anxiety. They will deny for that more often than not. They have been trained more now it seems to deny. I disagree about ease of gaming unless someone lies. At least now they will threaten if one does. Enjoy your day
You don't need to explain why. My warning was after having issues with a CM myself and knowing how unsympathetic they often are and really saving hours of not really the right answer. My heart goes out to you. Having a panic attack in line is no fun... been there myself. It can be hard and like you I avoided some things until a CM told me to go get it. Explain about panic attacks and the medication and I am sure you will be fine. The process online can be daunting in terms of time it takes. So if that becomes too much try in person. The IG GS location is often not busy at all to help with waits.
Sorry to hear you have experienced that, I really hope I get a more understanding CM. I feel anxious just about asking and the process but I know that if I do get the pass it will hopefully make the holiday enjoyable as every year previously I’ve spent thousands to come over from the U.K. to just spend the whole day hiding away in either a baby care centre or just walking round debating rides getting in line and then getting out after about 20-30 mins as that’s as much as I can tolerate in most lines, others less as some are dark and this seems to make me feel worse. It was horrible having a panic attack somewhere there was so many people as I think it scared a lot of people and I still hope now I didn’t scare any children with it
It wasn't great which is why I warn - so please know if I sounded judgy it wasn't me judging but prepping in case your CM does. I wrote in about it to let them know the CM was unhelpful at best. But the asking why you need it (in your case the medication alone is good) does happen. I've only had in person renewals years ago just do it and not ask. Hang in there and I'm sure you will be fine. I also know having had one in line I am not sure people noticed or just thought I was upsetSorry to hear you have experienced that, I really hope I get a more understanding CM. I feel anxious just about asking and the process but I know that if I do get the pass it will hopefully make the holiday enjoyable as every year previously I’ve spent thousands to come over from the U.K. to just spend the whole day hiding away in either a baby care centre or just walking round debating rides getting in line and then getting out after about 20-30 mins as that’s as much as I can tolerate in most lines, others less as some are dark and this seems to make me feel worse. It was horrible having a panic attack somewhere there was so many people as I think it scared a lot of people and I still hope now I didn’t scare any children with it
(being lighthearted but true). I give more of a warning than others probably because I've seen some stressful times with it. First time in person, honestly I had a ESL CM. Not to dog those who had another language spoken at birth (many of my immediate family do) but I'm not sure she understood neuropathy much like many of my ESL family wouldn't unless they had it so we had to get a manager approval after hearing me. Focus on what the need it and it goes better. I hope you have a fantastic trip!Thank you for all your help! I’m definitely hoping to have a good trip for the little ones! My daughter is 3 and so definitely ready to experience and appreciate the magic a bit more this year. Baby is only 6 months but I’m sure he will love it toIt wasn't great which is why I warn - so please know if I sounded judgy it wasn't me judging but prepping in case your CM does. I wrote in about it to let them know the CM was unhelpful at best. But the asking why you need it (in your case the medication alone is good) does happen. I've only had in person renewals years ago just do it and not ask. Hang in there and I'm sure you will be fine. I also know having had one in line I am not sure people noticed or just thought I was upset
My response was to you saying it was now hard to get a DAS and I was just telling you that 2 people in my travel group who I know very well got them with little to no trouble . I also know they really don't need it and they were very clear to the rest of our group in conveying just that. So yes it was absolutely helpful to the conversation.
This is the internet. Some people have widely varying experiences, some report second-hand accounts of what others were told, some make things up for whatever reason. As in every case, you just have to read the comments carefully and try to judge the credibility for yourself. Hopefully, people understand how important it is for those who truly need DAS to get it and that abusing the system makes it harder for them.
